Qualcraft Cyclone Tower Harness User Manual

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fall protection shall be made by a Competent Person. All fall protection
equipment shall be purchased new and unused.

The equipment is designed for use as a part of a personal fall protection system.
Components shall not be used for any other operation other than that which it has
been designed and approved.

Fall Arrest Systems shall be designed to comply with OSHA or applicable state
Fall Restraint systems shall be designed by a Qualified Person, and must be
installed and used under the supervision of a competent person.

Consult a doctor if there is any reason to doubt a user’s ability to withstand and
safely absorb fall arrest forces. Age, fitness, and health conditions can seriously
affect the worker should a fall occur. Pregnant women and minors should not
use this equipment.

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DO NOT THROW AWAY THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT!

This manual should be read and understood in its entirety, and used as part of a

training program as required by OSHA or any applicable state regulatory agency.

This and any other included instructions must be provided to the users of the

equipment. The user must understand the proper equipment use and limitations.

This product meets all applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection.

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• Do not alter or misuse this equipment.

• Do not use combinations of components or subsystems

that may affect or interfere with the safe, compatible
function of each other.

• Do not expose the equipment to chemicals which may
produce a harmful effect or degrade the equipment.
Consult manufacturer in cases where doubt exists.

• Do not use the equipment around moving machinery or
electrical hazards unless specifically designed for such
use.

• Do not use the equipment around sharp edges or
abrasive surfaces unless intended for such use.

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program shall enable each employee to recognize the hazards of falling and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed in order to
minimize these hazards. Relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements, procedures, and standards shall also be a part of training.

The employer shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. The

The employer shall ensure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a Competent or Qualified Person in the nature of fall hazards in the
work area, the correct erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and inspection of the fall protection systems being used, and the use of personal fall
arrest systems.

The user is required to have a rescue plan and the means at hand to implement it when using the equipment. The plan shall be

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project specific. Employees shall be trained in self-rescue or alternate means shall be provided for prompt rescue in the event of a fall.

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fall arrest. Contact your distributor or Guardian about policies regarding replacement of Guardian components involved in a fall.

Remove the equipment from service immediately if it has been subjected to the forces of a

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• Only the manufacturer of this equipment or persons or entities authorized in writing by the manufacturer shall make repairs to fall
protection equipment.

• The date of first inspection should be recorded by the employer on the equipment, and any serial numbers shall be recorded on the
Inspection Log.

• Formal inspections shall be made by either a Competent or Qualified Person on at least a semi-annual basis.

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• Fall protection equipment shall be inspected by the user for defects, damage, or deterioration.

• Any suspected defective equipment shall be removed from service.

• If the manufacturer’s label is not legible or is missing, the equipment shall be removed from service. Fall protection equipment shall

be removed from service upon evidence of defects, damage, or deterioration, or upon expiration of the manufacturer’s specified
service limits, whichever comes first.

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authorized by Guardian. Contact Guardian for maintenance and repair. Cleaning after use is important for maintaining the safety and life of the
equipment. Cleanse the equipment of all dirt, corrosives, and contaminants. If the equipment cannot simply be wiped clean use a mild soap and
water. Rinse, wipe, and hang to dry. Store equipment where it cannot be affected by heat, light, excessive moisture, oil, chemicals, or other
degrading elements.

Repairs to equipment can be made only by a Guardian representative or person or entity

DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT:

Guardian Harnesses are designed and tested to comply with applicable OSHA and ANSI standards for fall protection equipment. When used as a component in a

personal fall arrest system, or a personal restraint system, the Guardian harnesses provide workers with the full body harness system designed to allow the body to help
absorb the impacts of a fall should one occur.

PRODUCT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The Guardian harnesses are designed to be used as body wear for personal fall arrest, restraint, work positioning, or suspension systems. Do not use the fall protection
harness for any purpose that is not related to occupational safety and fall protection systems.

• PERSONAL FALL ARREST: Means the product is used as a component of a personal fall arrest system to protect the user
in the event of a fall. PFAS typically include a full body harness and a connecting component (energy absorbing lanyard).
Maximum permissible free fall is six feet.

• RESTRAINT: Means the product is used as a component of a restraint system to prevent the user from reaching a fall
hazard. Restraint systems typically include a full body harness and a lanyard or restraint line. NO VERTICAL FREE
FALL IS PERMITTED

• WORK POSITIONING: Means the product is used as a component of a work positioning system to support the user at a
work position. Work positioning systems typically include a full body harness, positioning lanyard, and a back-up personal
fall arrest system. Maximum permissible free fall is two feet.

• RESCUE: This product can be used as a full body harness component of a rescue system. See the specific fall protection
plan for harness design qualifications.

• EXTENDED SUSPENSION: A full body harness is not designed for extended suspension applications unless some form
of specifically designed seat is used. A seat board, boatswain’s chair, or seat sling is recommended.

LIMITATIONS:

Consider the following application limitations before using this equipment.

• Capacity: The anchorage connectors are designed for use by persons with a combined weight (clothing, tools, etc.) of no
more than 310lbs. No more than one personal protective system may be connected at one time.

• Free Fall: Personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) used with this equipment must be rigged to limit the free fall to six feet as
called out in ANSI Z359.1. Only qualified and trained personnel, on the proper use of fall protection such as this anchor, are
allowed to use this product. Restraint systems must be rigged that no vertical free fall is possible. Work positioning systems
must be rigged so that free fall is limited to two feet or less. Rescue systems must be rigged so that no vertical free fall is
possible.

• Fall Clearance: There must be sufficient clearance below the user to arrest a fall before the user strikes the ground or other
obstruction. The clearance required is dependent on some or all of the following factors. A hazard assessment by a trained
and competent person is recommended before any work is started that would include the use of fall protection.

Consider When Calculating Distance:

• Deceleration Distance

• Movement of harness attachment

element (D-ring)

• Free Fall Distance

6 Feet Max

Free Fall

Total Fall Distance

Free Fall + Deceleration

• Worker Height (how tall the worker is
could affect the free fall distance)

• Elevation of Anchorage Connector

• Connecting Subsystems Length

APPLICABLE STANDARDS:

Refer to potential applicable standards. Standards might include OSHA regulations depending on the type of work, and also might include state regulations if
applicable. Consult regulatory agencies for more information on personal fall arrest systems and associated components. This product is designed to comply with
OSHA and ANSIZ359.1 standards when used properly, and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

LIMITATIONS CONTINUED:

• Swing Falls: Swing falls occur when the anchorage point is not
directly above the point where a fall occurs. The force of striking
an object in a swing fall may cause serious injury or death.
Minimize the risk of swing falls by working as close to the
anchorage point as possible. Do not permit a swing fall if
injury could occur. Swing falls will significantly

increase the clearance required when a self retracting
lifeline or other variable length connecting system is
used.

• Potential Environmental Hazards: Use of fall protection
equipment in areas with environmental hazards may require
additional precautions to prevent injury to the user or damage to
the equipment. Hazards may include but are not limited to:
chemicals, corrosive environments, high voltage power lines,
gases, moving machinery, and sharp edges.

ATTACH TO OVERHEAD

ANCHORS!
SWING FALLS INCREASE
FALL ARREST DISTANCE.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

• Compatibility of Components: Guardian Fall Protection equipment is designed to be used with Guardian approved
components. Please contact Guardian if you have a question regarding compatibility. Making substitutions without approval
from Guardian Fall Protection may lead to injuries and or death by compromising the safety and reliability of the complete
system. A Qualified person can make a determination on compatibility of equipment from different manufacturers. If in
doubt, please contact Guardian Fall Protection for clarification.

• Compatibility of Connectors: Connectors (D-rings, hooks, carabiners) must be capable of supporting at least 5,000 lbs.
(22kN). Do not use equipment that is not compatible. Non-compatible connectors may unintentionally disengage. Self
locking snap hooks and carabiners are required by ANSI and OSHA. Connectors must be compatible in size, shape, and
strength.

• Making Connections: Only use self-locking snap hooks and carabiners with any Guardian Fall Protection equipment. Do not
use equipment that is not compatible. If you have any questions on compatibility, please call Guardian Fall Protection at

800.466.6385.

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PERSONAL FALL ARREST INFORMATION:

• Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Personal fall arrest systems used with this equipment must meet applicable state,
federal, OSHA, and ANSI requirements. A full body harness must be worn when this equipment is used as a component of a
personal fall arrest system. As required by OSHA, the personal fall arrest system must be capable of arresting the user’s fall
with a maximum arresting force of 1,800 lbs., and limit the free fall to six feet or less.

If overhead tie off is not feasible, and an approved system has the potential for a free fall greater than six feet,
and up to a maximum of ten feet, Guardian Fall Protection recommends using a personal fall arrest system
incorporating a Guardian Fall Protection Heavy Duty Shock Absorbing Lanyard. The Heavy Duty Lanyard is
designed to keep fall arresting forces below the required standard of 1,800 lbs. Standard type lanyards will
generate impact fall forces in excess of the legal requirement.

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